Hugh Syme
Military Person
1903 – 1965
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Who was Hugh Syme?
Hugh Randall Syme GC, GM & Bar was an Australian naval officer, bomb disposal operative and newspaper proprietor. He was awarded the George Cross for his actions in defusing unexploded bombs and landmines during the Second World War. Syme is one of only two people to be awarded the George Cross, George Medal and Bar, the other being John Bridge.
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- Born
- Feb 20, 1903
Melbourne - Nationality
- Australia
- Died
- Nov 7, 1965
Melbourne
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on July 23, 2013
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